High School Revolution

In How to Be a High School Superstar, Cal Newport explores the world of relaxed superstars - students who scored spots at the nation's top colleges by leading uncluttered, low stress, and authentic lives. Drawing from extensive interviews and cutting-edge science, Newport explains the surprising truths behind these superstars' mixture of happiness and admissions success.

A love letter to Syria and its people, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is a speculative novel set amid the Syrian Revolution, burning with the fires of hope, love, and possibility. Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and Salt to the Sea. Salama Kassab was a pharmacy student when the cries for...

From the leader of the online army in America's parental rights movement comes the real story of how moms and dads across the country are turning the tide against radical activists in public schools. It’s no secret that our government-run public education system has held generations of...

Academic Links “Quick Read” series is a history collection designed to introduce readers to important topics from the past and spark an interest to learn more. These books contain short, easy to read articles that relate to the main topic and make each subject engaging and accessible. The series encourages curiosity, helps readers explore new ideas, and opens the door to deeper learning about history and the world. Each book introduces different time periods, events, and topics in history while helping readers build a stronger understanding of the past and how it connects to today. ...

"The Industrial Revolution: A Quick Read" offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of one of the most transformative periods in human history. Through a series of short articles, readers are introduced to key figures, inventions, events, and social changes that defined the Industrial Revolution. From the pioneering efforts of Samuel Slater and Eli Whitney to the revolutionary impact of inventions like the spinning jenny, cotton gin, and Bessemer process, the book explores the technological innovations that fueled industrial growth. It delves into the rise of the factory system, the ...

Twelve-term Texas Congressman, Presidential candidate, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Ron Paul returns with a highly provocative treatise about how we need to fundamentally change the way we think about America's broken education system in order to fix it. Whether or not you have...

Discover & Enjoy America’s Past Like Never Before with An Immersive, Entertaining Journey into United States Early History! Step back into enchanting, early America & bring your family, friends, & history buffs on a thrilling adventure: the first European explorers to the United States birth! Much more than a game—it’s an interactive experience that blends entertainment, education, hilarity & healthy, friendly competition. You’ll Love: 1. 776+ Engaging, Entertaining Questions – Packed with hundreds of multiple-choice questions & long, intriguing, interesting fact filled, often ...

What if students could graduate in half the time—with deeper knowledge, stronger skills, and real-world expertise? In HALF THE TIME DOUBLE THE MASTERY: The Revolutionary Blueprint to Shorten School Replace Grades and Deliver Real-World Expertise, physician, scientist, and education reform visionary Benoit Tano MD PhD presents a bold, research-driven redesign of modern education. This groundbreaking book challenges the outdated, time-based school model and introduces a mastery-based learning system built on neuroscience, cognitive psychology, chronotype science, and real-world application....

Join Arnet Corporation's co-founder Michael Wells on this unputdownable tale of entrepreneurial triumph. The personal computer revolution of the 1980s spawned thousands of hardware and software enterprises, many of which quickly vanished. Arnet Corporation, a producer of add-on networking adapters for the IBM PC, could have easily become one of these forgotten companies. However, the determined founding team faced adversity head-on, even challenging a bankruptcy ruling from the institution that granted their initial government-backed loan. This resilience paid off as Arnet jumped one ...